The following parishes, schools and organizations in the Diocese of Trenton have announced these upcoming events:
Burlington County
1st Way of Burlington County is in need of volunteers. The agency provides mothers with material needs, pregnancy testing and other services. For more information, call 609-284-7943.
Holy Eucharist Parish Food Pantry, Tabernacle, operates by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Persons in need of financial assistance or food and live in Chatsworth, Shamong, Southampton, Tabernacle or Vincentown, should call 609-268-0005 and leave their name, number and brief message on the type of assistance needed. All assistance and information provided remains confidential.
Holy Eucharist Parish, Tabernacle, will offer a Bible Study on “Introduction & Interpretation of the Old Testament” Sept. 15, Oct. 22, Nov. 24 and Dec. 1 from 6:30-8 p.m. in Hoffman Hall. Discussions will focus on the historical and cultural perspectives as well as theological interpretations and will draw on the New Testament and teachings of the Catholic Church. Registration information will soon be announced.
Mary, Mother of the Church Parish Food Pantry, Bordentown is in need of the following items. In the St. Mary Parish worship site the items are: razors, toilet tissue, tuna, Ramen mashed potatoes. The pantry is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2 to 3 p.m., Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. and from 6 to 7 p.m. Food donations may be dropped off during pantry hours. In the Holy Assumption, Roebling, worship site, items needed are pasta sauce, pasta, canned items – vegetables, soup, fruit, cereal, coffee, toilet tissue, paper towels, snacks for children, shampoo, soap, laundry and dish detergent. The pantry is open Tuesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Food donations may be dropped off on Monday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m.
Medford Council, Knights of Columbus will hold its Fifth Annual Charity Cornhole Tournament Sept. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in St. Mary of the Lakes School Gym, Medford. Fee is $80 per two-person team and registration is limited to 32 teams. Make checks payable to Medford Knights Charity Fund and send to Harry Meshirer, 40 Jackson Rd., Medford, N.J. 08055. Payment is due Aug. 31 and no refunds after Sept. 1. For questions, call 609-350-8743 or email jim.wilhelmi@ieee.org. Proceeds will benefit the Christian Caring Center.
Our Lady of Fatima Council, Knights of Columbus, will hold a blood drive Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in St. John Neumann Parish hall. To make an appointment, call 856-608-1082 or schedule online at redcrossblood.org and enter Fatima Council 7755.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Moorestown, will hold a Monthly Mass for Vocations on the Second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Upcoming dates are July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9.
Sacred Heart Parish St. Vincent de Paul Conference Food Pantry, Mount Holly, operates Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon and Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the conference serves resident of Springfield and Mansfield Townships Mount Holly, Hainesport, Lumberton, Eastampton and Westampton. Persons in need of food or financial aid should call 609-267-9600 and leave name and phone number. Intake is handled via phone only.
Sacred Heart Parish, Riverton, will hold a Comedy Show featuring Glen Tickle, Sept. 26 in the school. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner and show starting at 6. Ticket sales will be at 1700 Wynwood Drive, Cinnaminson, and at the parish office. For information, call 609-694-7785 or 856-829-0090.
St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Cinnaminson, has an Adoration Chapel that is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. To schedule an hour in the chapel, call 856-829-3322, ext. 120.
St. Isaac Jogues Parish, Marlton, will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive Sept. 9 from 2 to 7 p.m.
St. Issac Jogues Parish, Marlton, will serve as the site of an Evening of Reflection for young adults ages 18-39 Aug. 28. Presenter will be Catholic speaker/recording artist Dana Catherine. Cost is $25 per person and includes dinner. For registration and payment information, scan the QR code in the parish bulletin or email bulletin@cosij.org. Deadline for reservations is Aug. 25.
St. Joan of Arc Parish, Marlton, is holding a Summer Clothing Drive to benefit Catholic Charities and other local organizations. On Saturdays, clothing may be dropped off in the back parking lot from 1 p.m. to the start of the 5: 30 p.m. Mass and on Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Needed items include gently used summer clothing for all ages. Shorts, shirts, t-shirts, athletic shoes, new kids’ bathing suits, jeans, slacks, skirts, dresses, light-jackets, sandals. Please have donated items in bags, boxes or on hangers.
St. Joan of Arc Parish, Marlton, will hold its annual carnival Aug. 18-23. All proceeds will benefit the parish school.
St. John Neumann Mother’s Ministry, Mount Laurel, meets every first and third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. in Room 2 in the parish hall. The gatherings offer times of reflection, joy and community. The group is open to mothers with children five years of age or younger. For more information, call 856-571-2945 or hadeelaioube@gmail.com or 201-878-7083 or katjennings13@aol.com.
St. John Neumann Parish’s Mother’s Ministry, Mount Laurel, gathers every first and third Thursday of the month in Room 2 of the parish hall at 10 a.m. Participants share reflection and community. For more information or to join, call 856-571-2945 or hadeelaioub@gmail.com or 201-878-7083 or email katjennings13@aol.com.
St. Joseph Council, Knights of Columbus, will hold the Fifth Annual Vehicle Show Sept. 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the church grounds. Rain date is Sept. 20. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and closes at 12:01 p.m. Judged show for all vehicles and first and runner-up awards in 12 classes will be presented. Vehicle registration is $20 day of show only. Proceeds will benefit 1st way of Burlington County, which helps disadvantaged mothers and their babies. For information, call 609-634-8750.
Mercer County
Hamilton Council, Knights of Columbus, collects clothing throughout the year. Donations may be placed in the two navy bins located on the parish campus. All clothing, shoes, sneakers, textiles, linens, bedding and handbags are accepted. Donations should be in decent, reusable condition and securely bagged. No toys or household items. Donations are given to low-income areas abroad and in the United States. All donations benefit St. Gregory the Great Parish, Academy, Knights of Columbus and local families/programs in need in Mercer County.
Hopewell Council, Knights of Columbus, will hold the 16th annual Tony Muscente Memorial Golf Outing Sept. 25 at the Heron Golf Course, Ringoes. Set to begin at 11 a.m., the event includes BBQ lunch, shotgun start at 1:30 and dinner with prizes. Fee is $170 per golfer. Registration deadline is Sept. 11. To sign up, use the QR code in the parish bulletin or visit www.heronglen.com/KOFCHOPEWELL.
Lawrence Council, Knights of Columbus will hold a shoe drive Aug. 9-24. Donations may be put in the box at the Faith Development Center of St. Ann Parish, Lawrneceville.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Social Services Committee, West Trenton, will hold a Back-to-School Drive during July and August. Donations of school supplies and backpacks will be collected for students in grades Kindergarten through 12. Items may include: backpacks, 2-pocket folders, subject and composition notebooks, 3-ring binders, loose leaf paper, erasers, pens/pencils, pencil boxes, crayons, markers, glue sticks, rulers, protractors, scissors, sharpeners, calculators, dictionaries or gift certificates. Donations may be left on the table in the parish hall. Attach the ad found in the parish bulletin to the donations. Donations will be given to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, and Mount Carmel Guild at the end of August.
Sacred Heart Church, Trenton, will serve as the site of the Capital Singers’ of Trenton Summer Sing Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. The concert is open to the public. New members are welcome to join the organization.
St. Ann Parish, Lawrenceville, holds a “Food Drive Sunday” every second Sunday of the month. The drive is an effort to increase the nonperishable food items that are donated locally in Trenton to Mount Carmel Guild and Better Community Housing. Most needed items include white and brown rice; coffee, syrup and juices; canned peas and beans; pasta and tomato sauce; oil; cereal, oatmeal and pancake mixes; boxed macaroni and cheese; shelf-able milk; canned tuna, chicken, sardines and yams; dry soup mixes; peanut butter and jelly. Paper towels, soap, toothpaste, deodorant, dish soap, laundry detergent are also needed as well as ready-to-eat items for the homeless – protein/granola bars, trail mix, dried fruits, crackers and cheese/peanut butter packs, small bottled water and juice boxes.
St. Ann Parish, Lawrenceville, will hold a Multicultural Parish Picnic Sept. 14 from 1-4 p.m. in the school grove. Tickets are $10 per person. About 10 ethnicities will be represented. Foods from various countries will be available for sampling. Proceeds will benefit the school.
St. Anthony Church, Hamilton, part of Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony Parish, Hamilton, holds Evening Prayer and Eucharistic Adoration on the First Thursdays of the Month at 7 p.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available at 6:30 p.m. Upcoming dates are Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4. St. Anthony Church serves as Mercer County’s Jubilee Pilgriamge Church.
Hopewell Council, Knights of Columbus, will hold the 16th Annual Tony Muscente Memorial Golf Outing Sept. 25 at the Heron Glen Golf Course, Ringoes. Registration will be held from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., followed by a barbecue lunch at 12:30 and the shotgun start at 1:30. Dinner and prizes will be from 6:15-7:15 p.m. Fee is $170 per golfer and registration deadline is Sept. 11. To signup, visit www.heronglen.com/KOCHOPEWELL.
St. David the King Parish, Princeton Junction, will hold its “Last Chance Mass” during the summer months. Mass is celebrated on Sunday evenings at 7 p.m.
St. Paul Parish, Princeton, collects non-perishable food items to benefit those in need. Bins to place items are on the parish campus and items are accepted at all weekend Masses.
St. Paul School, Princeton, partners in an ongoing fundraising program with the Princeton McCaffrey’s store where the retailer donates 1% of purchase to the school. Receipts from purchases at McCaffreys can be placed in an envelope labeled “McCaffrey’s receipts” and may be dropped off at the school office or placed in the basket located in the church vestibule during weekend Masses.
St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish Bereavement Support, Hamilton, meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Spiritual Center. The meetings provide an environment that allows individuals the freedom to share stories and faith experiences. Support groups provide safety, community, spiritual consolation, understanding and opportunities for growth beyond the pain and sorrow of grief. For more information, call 609-890-1011.
St. Raphael-Holy Angels Jesus Our Good Shepherd Prayer Group, Hamilton, meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Spiritual Center Living Room. The evening includes worship, reflection, prayers and Scripture.
Monmouth County
Christ the King Holy Name Society, Long Branch, will host the Dick Gallo Memorial Golf Outing Aug. 25 at Pebble Creek Golf Course, colts Neck. Fee includes green fees, cart, continental breakfast, buffet lunch, gifts and prizes. Players should contact 732-822-0813 and sponsors should contact 908-489-6130.
Christ the King Spanish Rosary Group and the Long Branch Council, Knights of Columbus, will hold a Rosary Prayer Service Aug. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Holy Trinity Church. The Rosary will be prayed in Brazilian, Portuguese, Spanish and English. Father Javier Diaz, pastor, and Father Edmilson will be available for blessings. Fellowship will also be included and attendees are invited to bring a snack dish.
Christ the King Parish Food Pantry, Long Branch, will be open Wednesdays from 2:30 to 5 p.m. in the parish hall.
Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, will serve as the location for a presentation, “Understanding Loss & Grief” Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. in Henderson Theater. The session will help anyone experiencing loss learn about grief’s misconceptions, the uniqueness of everyone’s grief journey and insights about the six needs of mourning. Presenter is Dr. Alan Wolfelt, director of the Center for Loss & Life Transition. He also is on the faculty of the University of Colorado Medical School’s Department of Family Medicine.
Francis House of Prayer, 84 Walnford Rd., Allentown, will host a Personal Retreat Day will be held Aug. 27 from 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. time will be allotted for silence, personal prayer, and optional spiritual direction. The day begins and ends with a brief prayer. Participants should bring their lunch. Donation is $10 or $40 with spiritual direction. An online series on “Be Kind to Your Body – 12 Principles of Healthy Eating” will be held on the following Wednesdays Sept. 3, 10 and 17 from 4-5 p.m. Participants will practice four principles of healthy eating each week and partner with another who will accompany them on their journey toward good choices between the sessions. Fee is $50. An in-person only series on “Fruits and Gifts of the Spirit” will be held on the following Wednesdays: Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3 from 1-2:30 p.m. The series will be based on themes cited in Father Thomas Keating’s book “Fruits and Gifts of the Spirit.” Presenter is Jerry Washko. Fee is $75. A series on, “St. Teresa of Avila: The Way of Perfection,” will be held Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dc. 3, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 4, April 1 and May 6 from 9:30 to 11: 30 a.m. Participants will read “The Way of Perfection” from Volume Two of “The Collected Works of ST. Teresa of Avila.” Presenter is Sister Marcy Springer. Donation is $200. A “Reading of Teilhard’s The Mass on the World” is a retreat series scheduled Sept. Oct. 3, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5 from 1-2:30 p.m. Participants will meditate on the Eucharist and Paschal Mystery. Presenter is Sister Kathy Duffy. Fee is $100. A Friday morning retreat series will be held Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Jan. 9, Feb. 6, March 6, April 10 and May 8 from 9:15 a.m. to noon. Participants will read “The Book of Joy” by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu. Fee is $250. To register, visit FHOP@verizon.net; call 609-877-0509 or visit FHOP.org.
Freehold Birthright, an organization that assists girls, women, families, during their pregnancy and after the baby is born, is in need of prolife volunteers. Training will be provided; volunteers who speak Spanish are encouraged. To volunteer, call 732-462-2888 during office hours Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or email freehold@birthright.org. The agency is also in need of baby clothes which are gently used, stain free, seasonal appropriate, sizes newborn to 18 months. The agency is located at 41 E. Main St.
Freehold Council, Knights of Columbus, is collecting used and unused eyeglasses for the Lions Club. Eyeglasses may be deposited in the drop-off baskets located at the main entrances of St. Rose of Lima Church and Chapel, Freehold.
Holy Innocents Parish, Neptune, is hosting two Scripture offerings. The 24-week Great Adventure Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation will begin Sept. 10. All sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon in the Building 2. Cost is $39.95 and includes hard copy of workbook, Bible Timeline chart and bookmark or $6.95 for online video, workbook, Bible Timeline chart and bookmark. Video presenter is Jeff Cavins, noted Scripture scholar. For more information, email biblholyinnocents@gmail.com. An eight-part Bible Study on “Mary, A Biblical Wal with the Blessed Mother” will begin Sept. 10. Sessions will meet on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. in Building 2. Cost is $27.95 and includes hard copy of workbook and/or $5.95 for online access to video and digital workbook. The video series will be conducted by Dr. Edward Sri, noted Scripture scholar. Email bibleholyinnocents@gmail.com for more information.
Holy Innocents Parish, Neptune, will hold a Traditional Latin Mass with Gregorian Chant Aug. 24 at 3 p.m. in the church. For questions, email toddcarterpriest@gmail.com.
Holy Innocents Parish, Neptune, holds an Online Rosary Group that meets Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. Gatherings are held online or over the phone. Persons can pray the Rosary in church at 8:25 a.m. Monday through Saturday before the 9 a.m. Mass. For questions, email Kathy.lynch65@gmail.com.
Ladies of St. Joseph, Millstone Township, will host a Tea Social Sept. 28 from noon to 3 p.m. in the parish hall. Guest speaker is Michele LaRue who will present “The Revolt of Mother,” a story from America’s Gilded Age and Progressive Era. All participants are invited to bring a friend as well as a favorite tea cup/saucer. Several teas, finger sandwiches, scones and pastries will be available. Cost is $25 per person. Send checks made payable to Ladies of St. Joseph and mail to Jo Ann Kronenthal, 1 Cuomo Court, Millstone Township, 08535. To register, a sign-up sheet is on the table in the gathering space or email Jannkronenthal@gmail.com. Reservations close Sept. 14.
Mercy Center, Asbury Park, is in need of donations of diapers size 4 and larger; baby wipes; coffee/tea; mayonnaise; mustard; ketchup, and salad dressing. Donations of clothing are no longer being collected.
Our Lady of Fatima Bereavement Ministry, Keyport, holds bereavement sessions for persons grieving the loss of a loved one on Monday at 7 p.m. in the parish center bereavement room. To attend, contact the office at 732-264-0322.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help-St. Agnes Parish, Atlantic Highlands, invites all knitters and crocheters to volunteer their time to make hats, blankets and scarves for donation. Yarn is supplied. Participants can knit/crochet from home or join the group which meets on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 732-921-4450.
Selective Seconds, the Furniture Ministry of St. Rose Parish, Belmar, operates Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Proceeds from the sales of the high-quality, new and gently used furniture and home décor benefit the parish St. Vincent de Paul Society which assists people in need. The stores is in need of more volunteers to help with furniture pick-up and deliveries on Mondays from 8 to 11 a.m. Volunteers are also needed to work in the store. For more information, visit www.selectivesecondsfurniture.com.
St. Agnes Thrift Shop, Atlantic Highlands, is open Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; the second and fourth Saturdays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Donations are also accepted during these hours. For larger donations, call (732) 291–2156.
St. Anselm “Knit Pray Crochet” Ministry meets on Tuesday mornings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The ministry is working on preemie hats for the NICU of Monmouth Medical Center, Baptism blankets for St. Anselm Parish, and hats, scarves and mittens for the Asbury Park Warming Cetner. All supplies are provided and ministry members can teach. For more information, call 732-740-4242 or email vickie2823@gmail.com.
St. Benedict Council, Knights of Columbus, Holmdel, sponsors an Eyes for the Needy program. Donations of prescription reading and sunglasses are being accepted and will be given to the Red Bank Lions Club for distribution to those in need. Unwanted eyeglasses and jewelry which is sold to raise money to purchase new glasses) can be placed in the basket in the gathering space.
St. Benedict Food Pantry, Holmdel, is open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m.; Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m., and Saturdays by appointment. is in need of donations of the following items: diapers (all sizes especially 5 and 6), baby food (stages 2/3), baby wipes, children’s cereal and snacks, coffee and tea, juice for adults and children, soup, bar soap, shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes and mouthwash, laundry detergent, dish detergent, paper products – toilet tissue, paper towels.
St. Catharine-St. Margaret Rosary Prayer Group, Spring Lake, prays the Rosary on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the chapel of St. Catharine Church. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call 732-449-4424, ext. 208.
St. Catharine-St. Margaret Parish, Spring Lake, will offer a six-week “33 Days to Divine Mercy” program on the following dates: July 23 and 30; Aug. 6, 13, 20 and 27. Sessions will be held in Duffy Hall of St. Margaret Church from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Reflections will focus on Sts. Teresa of Kolkata, John Paul II, Augustine, Monica, John Vianney, Faustina, Katharine Drexel, Damien of Molokai and Vincent de Paul. Books and workbooks will be needed. For more information, email ruthier2@comcast.net or call 732-996-0591.
St. Catherine of Siena Council, Knights of Columbus, will hold a Blood Drive Sept. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sign-up sheets are in the narthex and the main office. Registration may also take place at www.nybc.org/drive and use the sponsor code 67211.
St. Clement Senior Citizens Club, Matawan, meets every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. in the Reception Center. Members do not need to be a parishioner in order to join. For more information, call 732-566-0962.
St. Crispin Society on the campus of the Oratory Church of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Red Bank, announced the schedule of its food pantry and clothing shop. The St. Crispin House Food Pantry is open Monday-Tuesday, 5:30 to 7 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., and Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. Volunteers are needed Mondays from 9 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.; Tuesday, 5 to 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 10-11:30 a.m.; Thursday, 10-11 a.m. and from 6-8 p.m., and Friday, 10-11:30 a.m. The St. Crispin House Salve Regina Clothing Shop is open Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon. Food and clothing donations are accepted during pantry hours; in the basket located in the church gathering area or by scheduling an appointment, 732-747-0813, ext. 109.
St. Denis Bereavement Support Group, Manasquan, meets on Thursdays. Morning sessions are from 10 to 11 a.m. in the parish office conference room. For questions or to attend, call 732-223-0287 or email eileenziesmer@gmail.com.
St. Denis Grandparents Guild, Manasquan, invites new members to join monthly -meetings held on the third Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. in the parish center. The meetings include discussions on the best practices of grandparenting, sharing thoughts and experiences and praying for grandchildren. For more information, call 732-223-0287.
St. Denis Parish’s St. Vincent de Paul Conference Food Pantry, Manasquan, is accepting donations of the following items: canned beef stew, rice, bar soap and toilet tissue. The pantry is located in Msgr. O’Connor Hall. The pantry operates on Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Items may also be left in the shopping cart in the gathering space of the church or in the plastic box at the beach chapel. Cash and check donations are welcome and can be left in the envelopes with the donated food. Indicate “Food Pantry” in the memo line of the checks. Make checks payable to St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Denis Conference. For questions or special food needs, call 732-223-1383.
St. Gabriel Parish, Marlboro, prays a Patriotic Rosary every Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the church hall. Prayers are offered for the Executive (president), Judicial (Supreme Court) and Legislative (Senate and House of Representatives) branches. Prayers are also offered for active U.S. Military as well as veterans and emergency personnel.
St. Gabriel Parish, St. Vincent de Paul Conference, Marlboro, is collecting the following items: laundry detergent, dish detergent, paper towels, toilet paper, toothpaste, canned chicken, spaghetti sauce, canned vegetables, macaroni & cheese (box mixes), mashed potato flakes, peanut butter, rice, grape jelly, spaghetti /pasta, cereals that are kid friendly. Persons who are in need in the Marlboro/Morganville area or are members of the parish, call the conference hotline at 732-946-4487, ext. 240 and leave a message for the intake coordinator. All calls are kept confidential.
St. James Parish, Red Bank, will hold a Family Festival Sept. 14 in the parking lot. Coffee and donuts will be served after all Masses. A family picnic will follow the last Mass. Face painting and games for children will be included. The festival is free.
St. John the Baptist Parish, Allentown, will hold a Holy Hour Aug. 20 from 5:45-6:45 p.m. Adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will be included. At 7 p.m. a Traditional Latin Mass will be celebrated.
St. John the Baptist Parish, Allentown, participates in the American Needs Fatima Public Square Rosary every second Saturday of the month at noon in front of the outdoor statue of the Blessed Mother. The next gathering will be Sept. 13. For information, call 609-501-3515.
St. John the Baptist Council, Knights of Columbus, Allentown, will host the 20th Annual Monsignor Toomey Charity Golf Outing in memory of Fred Kniesler Sept. 22 at Mercer Oaks Golf Course, West Windsor. Registration and breakfast will be held from 9-11 a.m. with a shot gun start at 11. Dinner and awards will follow the tournament at 4 p.m. Foursomes fee is $175 per golfer and includes fees, carts and food. Payment deadline is Sept. 1.
St. Joseph Council, Knights of Columbus, Keyport, holds line dancing every Thursday from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the council hall. Cost is $10.
St. Joseph Men’s Guild, Millstone Township, will hold a Golf Outing Sept. 11 at the Forsgte Country Club, Monroe. Brochures that include registration and sponsor information are available at the entrance of the church and also online by visiting https://www.stjosephmillstone.org/golf-outing. For more information, email dcerulosr@gmail.com. Proceeds will benefit parish expenses and provide assistance to those in need.
St. Joseph Prayer Shawl Ministry, Millstone Township, gathers to knit or crochet shawls that are given to persons who are sick or are experiencing difficulties in life. Members meet every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and new members can join. For more information, or to request a shawl, email 314PMCD@gmail.com.
St. Leo the Great Parish, Lincroft, holds Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monday through Friday in the chapel from 8 to 8:50 a.m. with Mass being celebrated at 9 a.m.
St. Mark Parish Bereavement Ministry, Sea Girt, meets Wednesdays at 11 a.m. in the parish. For more information, call 718-637-1162.
St. Mark Social Concerns Committee, Sea Girt, is collecting travel-size toiletry items (soap, shampoos, toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, etc.) to be delivered to persons in need in the Asbury Park area. Containers are located at the church entrances. The committee is resuming the Frozen Meals Program to benefit the Center in Asbury Park, a volunteer-based New Jersey not-for-profit organization providing support services for people living with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers since 1992. Prospective donors can pick up food trays and lids found next to the kitchen refrigerator in Father Child’s Hall in the parish basement; fill the trays with generous portions of food; label the tray lids with the contents and date of preparation, and return the meals to the freezer compartment of the refrigerator. The meals will be delivered to The Center by parish volunteers. For questions, call 732-449-5656.
St. Michael Parish, West End, will host a concert featuring Father Alphonse Stevenson and His 1940s Big Band Sept. 7 at 5 p.m. on the front lawn of the church. The concert is free; participants are asked to bring lawn chairs, beach blankets and a picnic-style meal. Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. and also at 7 p.m.
St. Rose Parish Thomas Merton Discussion Group, Belmar, meets online on the first Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. The group’s summer reading is “The Seeker and the Monk: Everyday Conversations with Thomas Merton” by Sophronia Scott who mines the extensive private journals of Merton. The group will begin discussion of the book and return to monthly Zoom meetings Sept. 2 from 7-8 p.m. To join the group email GJRyan@WCCM.org.
St. Rose Parish Weekly Online Christian Meditation Group, Belmar, meets Mondays from 7-7:45 p.m. Participants hear a reflection on the New Testament and the ancient tradition and twice daily practices of Christian meditation by Benedictine Fathers John Main and Laurence Freeman. To join the group, email GJRyan@WCCM.org. For questions, call 732-681-6238 or visit WCCM.org.
St. Rose Parish St. Vincent de Paul Conference, Belmar, will hold “The Friends of the Poor Walk” Sept. 26. Check-in takes place at the parish starting at 5:30 p.m. with the walk at 6 p.m. The walk will travel one mile around Silver Lake. A gathering will follow at Beach Haus Brewery. To register and donate to the walk, see the QR code found in the parish bulletin.
St. Rose Parish, Belmar, will hold an eight-week Scripture study, “Luke: The Story of Salvation Fulfilled,” starting Sept. 8. Sessions will meet on Monday evenings from 6:45-8:45 p.m. in the parish center-Pasko Room. The study will use resources by Scripture scholars Jeff Cavins and Dr. Jeffrey Morrow that will highlight the biblical roots of Mary, the Rosary and the Mass. For more information, call 732-280-5658 or email pphillips913@gmail.com.
St. Rose of Lima School, Freehold, in partnership with New Legacy Books, is collecting used books. Books may be placed in the bin located in the car rider parking lot at any time. The school will receive a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the books.
St. Veronica Parish, Food Pantry, Howell, is in need of the following items: coffee, tea, tuna, Spam, juice, pasta, rice, jelly, mayonnaise, snacks, crackers, pasta sauce, canned fruit, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, canned chicken, shelf stable milk, cereal and oatmeal, Chef Boyardee, canned vegetables, canned/boxed potatoes, paper towels, toilet tissue, laundry detergent, dish soap. Items may be dropped off in the bins in the church narthex. Pantry hours are Tuesday from10 a.m. to noon. For information on food availability and pickup, contact office@stveronica.com.
St. William the Abbot Parish, Howell, accepts donations of used eye glasses to benefit the Joe Mazzarella Eye Glass Donation Program. Donations may be placed in the receptacle located in the parish hall. All eye glasses are donated to the Eyes for Needy Program.
Vincent’s Legacy, the furniture outreach of the St. Vincent de Paul conference works with local St. Vincent de Paul conferences to serve neighbors in need of furniture and household items. Donations of furniture and household items that are in good condition to redistribute are accepted. The outreach offers many opportunities for people to serve, whether it’s with donating furniture, volunteering or offering financial support to help cover warehouse and truck expenses. Visit https://vincentslegacy.wixsite.com/furniture or on Facebook at https://www.facebookcom/FurnitureMinistry.com. For more information, email Furniture@svdptrenton.org or call 609-557-7837. To make a financial contribution, send check payable to Vincent’s Legacy Furniture Outreach Conference, P.O. Box 526, Manasquan, N.J. 08736 or use the DONATE button on the Facebook page.
The following parishes in Monmouth and Ocean Counties hold Eucharistic Adoration on the following days and times: Monday: St. Rose, Belmar, 7-8 p.m.; Tuesday, St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold, 12:10 p.m.-8 p.m.; Wednesday, St. Catharine, Spring Lake, following the 9 a.m. Mass until 11:45 a.m.; Ascension Church, Bradley Beach, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Epiphany, Brick, 3-6 p.m.; Thursday, Holy Innocents, Neptune, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday: Holy Innocents, Neptune, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; St. Mark, Sea Girt, after 7:30 a.m. Mass until Benediction at 10:45 a.m.; St. Denis, Manasquan, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; St. Thomas More, Manalapan, 9 a.m.-noon.
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Annunciation Council, Knights of Columbus, will hold its annual Golf Outing Sept. 22 at Atlantis Golf Club. Tee-off time is 1:30 p.m. Cost is $130 per person and includes green fees, small bucket of range balls, lunch, dinner and prizes. Dinner will be held at Cuisine on the Green. Proceeds will benefit the parish’s Ken’s Kitchen, the St. Vincent de Paul conference, Piece of the Puzzle and St. Mary Academy. Registration forms are available at the rectory office or the welcoming center.
Epiphany Parish’s Bereavement Support Group offers peer support for those grieving the death of a loved one. Six sessions are offered during which information is provided and mutual sharing and peer support is presented in a spiritual, caring and confidential setting. For more information, call 732-458-0220.
Epiphany Parish Helping Hands, Brick, operates a food pantry on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon. Donations of the following are needed: meat/chicken/pork/hamburgers, pancake mix and syrup, cereal/sweet cereal, canned –pasta, assorted dried beans, canned beans/baked beans, brown rice, jars of pasta sauce, pasta (spaghetti)/whole wheat pasta (spaghetti), coffee, frozen vegetables, fresh fruit and vegetables, snacks.
Epiphany Parish Wellness for Maturing Adults, Brick, meets every first Wednesday of the month. Along with offering information on health practices, the sessions also address psychological power and spiritual strength to achieve optimal health.
Epiphany Parish, Brick, will hold a Retreat for Catholics in Recovery Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. With “Led By The Spirit” as the theme, the retreat is for Catholics in recovery who are seeking an encounter with Christ. The day will include conferences, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Guest speaker is Gez Ford, a candidate in the diocesan diaconate formation program and coordinator of Faith Formation in St. David the King Parish, Princeton Junction. Retreat presenters include Father Michael Santangelo, pastor of Epiphany Parish; Kim Lorentzen, parish catechetical leader, and Filippini Sister Brunilda Ramos, director of St. Joseph by the Sea Retreat House, Mantoloking. Fee is $45 which includes light breakfast, lunch and donation to St. Joseph By the Sea Retreat House. Registration forms may be found at www.churchofepiphany.org under the Parish Events tab. Checks may be mailed to Epiphany Church 615 Thiele Rd., Brick, NJ 08724. For information, call 732-458-0220 or email kim@churchofepiphany.org.
Ken’s Kitchen is a free social lunch program sponsored by St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, which welcomes people of all faiths from Barnegat and surrounding communities. Ken’s Kitchen operates each Thursday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the parish center for coffee, followed by informative speakers and entertainment. Soup and lunch will be served from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Meals are available for take-out after 11:30. Free bread and baked goods are distributed as well. Parish nurses are available twice per month for blood pressure screenings. For more information, call 609-618-9381.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish St. Vincent de Paul Conference, Lakewood, announced that the new schedule for food pantry hours is Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The food pantry is in need of help to load and shelve items at the pantry on Mondays at 10 and Fridays at noon. To volunteer, text 732-275-7199. Persons who wish to join the conference in assisting people in need should visit during food pantry hours or call the hotline at 732-534-9375.
Our Lady of the Pines Council, Knights of Columbus, will hold a Holy Hour at 3 p.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish chapel, Whiting. The Holy Hour will be led by Deacon Bob Scharen and will include a Sacred Heart pilgrim icon. Included will be Scripture readings, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, prayers to the Sacred Heart and recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Rev. Gebhard Braungart Council, Knights of Columbus collect used eyeglasses. Containers are provided in the vestibules of both St. Pio of Pietrelcina, Lavallette, and Sacred Heart, Bay Head, Churches
Sacred Heart Parish Bereavement Group, Bay Head, hosts a “Breakfast Group” gathering on the second Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. in the parish hall. The group is open to anyone who has sustained a loss of a loved one either recently or several years ago.
St. Aloysius Parish Christian Book Study, Jackson, meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the parish meeting room. The group selects books with the goal to learn more about the Catholic faith, focusing on topics such as the Trinity, the Life, Death and Resurrection of Jesus, the history of salvation before and after the Birth of Jesus, the inspired Word of God written in the Bible, the works of Jesus that led to Christianity. The next book of study will be “The Acts of the Apostles.” Based on the Bible, the book tells the story of the Christian community after the Ascension of Jesus. It’s about Peter and Paul leading from Judaism to Christianity through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. For questions, call 862-432-9358.
St. Barnabas Parish Food Pantry, Bayville, is in need of the following donations: crackers, pancake mix, pancake syrup, desserts, coffee, detergent, bars of soap, toilet tissue, toiletries. Persons in need of food should call 732-269-2208, ext. 107.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Bereavement Support Group, Whiting, offers a caring, compassionate, confidential atmosphere for the sharing of experiences in having lost a loved one to death. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. in St. Mark’s Room. Parishioners and non-parishioners are welcome to attend with no registration required.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Yarn Wizards, Whiting, gathers each Tuesday from 9 to 11:20 a.m. to knit and crochet items for charity. The group gathers in the St. Mark’s Room. For more information, call 732-350-5001.
St. Francis Food Pantry, Seaside Heights, is open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Donations of food may be left in the bin in the narthex of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Church, Lavallette. Donations may also be picked up by calling 732-606-3656.
St. Francis of Assisi Food Pantry, Long Beach Island, is open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Items needed include: canned goods: chicken, tuna, soup, beef stew, chili, SpaghettiOs, pork & beans, black beans, kidney beans, corn & peas. Needed non-perishable items: cereal, oatmeal, pasta & jarred pasta sauce, pancake mix & syrup, snacks & instant mashed potatoes. Needed hygiene products: laundry detergent, bar soap/body wash, shampoo, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper. Non-perishable food donations for the pantry can be dropped off in the designated bins at the Community Center entrance. Online monetary donations may be made through the website: www.stfranciscenterlbi.org/donate.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Long Beach Island, will host liturgical musician Tom Kendzia Sept. 12-13. On Friday, Kendzia will present a concert at 6:30 p.m. On Saturday he will lead a morning retreat, “With Burning Hearts: The Liturgy and The Road To Emmaus.” Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. followed by refreshments and a presentation. There is no fee but freewill donations are accepted. For more information, use the QR code found in the parish bulletin.
St. Francis Community Center, Long Beach Island, will hold its annual Spaghetti Dinner Sept. 27 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children under age 12. Tickets are available in the parish center; by scanning the QR code in the parish bulletin or by visiting stfrancisparishlbi.org/spaghetti-dinner. The 18 Mile Run & 12k Run/Walk is scheduled for Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. To register, visit www.stfranciscenterlbi.org/18milerun.
St. John Parish Bereavement Support Group, Lakehurst, is available for those grieving a recent loss. For registration and details, call 732-657-6613. For information on joining the bereavement team, call 732-657-6613 or 732-657-6347.
St. John Parish, Lakehurst, offers a Sign Language class on Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the parish center. Signers attend the 4 p.m. Mass on Saturdays. For more information, call 732-773-4321.
St. John Parish COR-Sorority for Women, Lakehurst, meets every Friday from 1 to 2:45 p.m. Topics on faith are presented and snacks are served. A Holy Hour with the Sacrament of Reconciliation begins at 3 p.m.
St. John Parish Respect Life Committee, Lakehurst, is hosting a drive to benefit Birthright and Open Door pregnancy centers. Items needed include: powder, lotion, shampoo, baby soap, diaper rash cream, Vaseline, wipes, baby towels, wash cloths and size large diapers. Items may be brought to the carriage container in the church hall.
St. John Parish St. Vincent de Paul Conference, Lakehurst, is accepting donations of the following items: coffee/tea, Chef Boyardee products (SpaghettiOs, raviolis), white tuna or white chicken, jarred pasta sauce. Items can be placed in the blue bin in the church hall. Frozen or refrigerated items may be brought to the pantry on Monday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m.
St. Joseph by the Sea Retreat House, South Mantoloking, will hold a “Friends of Bill W. – An Evening for Women in AA” Sept. 9 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $25 and includes dinner. To register, call 848-221-7704. A program, “Step Through The Door” will take place Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The workshop will focus on navigating paths of healing and connection while on a recovery journey. Fee is $75 and includes continental breakfast and lunch. Presenter is Maryallyn Black. “Do You See Jesus Daily! Is He Right In Front of You?” is a retreat scheduled for Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The day includes continental breakfast, lunch and Mass. Presenters are Ellen Murphy and Kathryn Rivera. Cost is $75. A presentation on “Five Short Ways to Pray” will be offered Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The day will acquaint participants with ways to pray regardless of time constraints and daily responsibilities. Fee is $75 and includes continental breakfast and lunch. Presenter is Janice Santanello. For more information, call 732-892-8494.
St. Joseph Parish Carpenter Shop, Toms River, is open after all Sunday Masses from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:45 to 8 p.m. The shop is closed Mondays and is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Saturday after the Vigil Mass from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. For information, call 732-349-0018, ext. 2248.
St. Joseph Parish St. Vincent de Paul Society, Toms River, will hold its sixth Annual Golf Outing Sept. 15 at Eagle Ridge Golf Club. For more information, call 732-300-1358 or scan the QR code in the parish bulletin for tickets and sponsorship opportunities.
St. Justin the Martyr Shawl Ministry, Toms River, seeks new members to assist with knitting or crocheting lap blankets. For more information, call 732-270-9258.
St. Luke Parish St. Vincent de Paul Conference, Toms River, distributes food to those in need Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Food recipients must bring current identification and proof of residence. The food pantry is need of the following items: soups, meal in a can (ravioli, etc.), canned and dry beans, coffee, tea, toilet tissue, laundry detergent, soap and toothpaste. Donations may be placed in the wooden box in the narthex or by the parish office. Persons in need of financial assistance should call 732-244-3916.
St. Mary Academy, Manahawkin, is planning for its annual clothing drive in November. The school is currently collecting clean, used or new men’s women’s and children’s clothing, footwear, outerwear, sleepwear, swimwear, hosiery, undergarments, belts ties, scarves, hats, gloves, handbags, wallets, jewelry, towels, linens, blankets, comforters, bicycles, stuffed animals. Items will be distributed to local thrift shops and areas in need. New, ticketed items should be bagged separately. Do not include books, glass items or kitchen accessories. Items may be dropped off on the following dates: Nov. 7, St. Mary of the Pines Parish Center, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. 8, St. Mary of the Pines Parish Center, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and St. Mary Parish Msgr. Reinbold Hall, Barnegat, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 9, St. Mry of the Pines Parish Center, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and St. Mary Parish Msgr. Reinbold Hall, Barnegat, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. For questions, call 609-488-5432.
St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, offers weekly Scripture gatherings every Friday evening at 7 p.m. in the Charlie Kiger Conference Room (rectory office). The group is open to people ages 18-39. For more information, call 609-698-8619. The parish hosts Bagels & Bibles For Men on the first Saturday of the month following the 8 a.m. Mass in Monsignor Reinbold Hall. The group provides an opportunity for men to have fellowship with others who want to grow in their Catholic faith.
St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, will hold a Marian Apparitions and Shrines Exhibit Sept. 6 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sept. 7 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in the parish center in Manahawkin. The exhibit includes more than 100 panels which illustrate Marian apparitions and shrines around the world. The display was initiated by Blessed Carlo Acutis in 2006 and completed by others on his behalf following the soon-to-be saint’s onset of leukemia and ultimate death. For more information, call 609-698-5531.
St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, will hold a Beefsteak Dinner and Comedy Night Sept. 12 in the parish center. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. The catered dinner will include salad, ziti, French fries, all-you-can-eat beefsteak, dessert and coffee. Comedians will be provided by JPZ Entertainment. Tickets are $65 per person. To order tickets, call 609-698-5531 and leave, name, phone number and number of tickets needed.
St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, will hold its annual Art Show and Sale Sept. 27 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the parish center in Manahawkin. More than 30 artists are participating and will feature oils, watercolors, pastels, acrylics, pencil drawings, photography, painting on silk and cards. Lunch will be available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the local charities supported by the parish’s St. Vincent de Paul food pantry and Family Promise, which houses the homeless. For questions, call 609-660-8062.
St. Mary Parish WOW (Widow or Widower), Barnegat, will meet Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. in Msgr. Reinbold Hall. For questions, call 908-568-3661.
St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, will hold its annual Art Show & Sale Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parish center. Artists who wish to participate should call 609-660-8062. Fine art will only be featured. Entrance fee is $25 and a 10% commission will be taken on all sales. Proceeds will benefit Family Promise and the parish’s St. Vincent de Paul conference.
St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, will host a Seasons of Hope Bereavement Series from Oct. 1-Nov. 5. Sessions will meet for six consecutive Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in Monsignor Reinbold Hall. Sessions are limited to 15 persons who have lost a loved one prior to April 2025. The journal used for the sessions will be available for purchase at the rectory. Cost is $6.95. To register, call 609-698-5531.
St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, holds Scripture Sharing sessions every Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the rectory. Participants review the Readings for the upcoming Sunday and explore the ways the Readings apply to their lives. For information, call 609-339-8969.
St. Mary Parish Ken’s Kitchen, Barnegat, is a free social lunch program that welcomes people of all faiths from the surrounding communities. Lunches are served on Thursdays from 9-11:30 a.m. in the parish center. Speakers and entertainment are also provided. Meals are available for take-out after 11:30. Free bread and baked goods are distributed as well. Parish nurses are available twice each month for blood pressure screenings and more. For more information, call 609-618-9381.
St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Toms River, will serve as the site for a Line Dancing Fundraiser to benefit Catholic Relief Services Sept. 28 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the banquet hall. Dance lessons will be available and participants are asked to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Fee is $10 is made in advance or $15 at the door. For reservations, email BrunoMultari52@gmail.com or call 732-269-1640.
St. Monica Parish Social Concerns Ministry, Jackson, provides nonperishable food items to local families in need. The ministry is in need of the following items: assorted canned beans, canned vegetables, tuna, soups, tomato sauce, pasta, boxed potatoes, pancake mix and syrup, cereal, coffee, tea, sugar, flour.
St. Pio of Pietrelcina Holy Name Society, Lavallette, will hold a St. Pio Festival Dinner Sept. 20 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. in the parish center. Music, Italian food, coffee and dessert will be included. for information, visit stpioparish.com/upcoming-events/ For tickets, call 732-995-0044, 347-668-6046 or 908-672-6710.
St. Pius X Parish, Forked River, will hold an eight-week Journey Through Grief Bereavement Support Group starting Sept. 10. Sessions will meet on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the meeting room. Participation is free and is limited to adults who have suffered their loss prior to June 2025. Team members are experienced, certified bereavement facilitators who emotionally and spiritually support those who are grieving. Registration forms, brochures and information sheets are available at the rectory office. Mail completed forms directly to Paula Little, 24 Cedar St., Barnegat, N.J. 08005 by Sept. 3. For more information, call 609-693-5107.
St. Theresa Council, Knights of Columbus, Little Egg Harbor, will hold its eighth annual Outdoor Flea Market Aug. 30 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. New/used items including crafts, antiques and collectables will be featured. Table space rental fee is $10. For information, call 609-276-7228.
St. Theresa Parish Food Pantry, Little Egg Harbor, operates Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. Needed items include: canned soups and pastas as well as Hamburger Helper, ravioli, rice side dishes, cake mixes and frosting, small jars of mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, peanut butter, jelly, pancake syrup and mix, apple juice, pasta and toilet tissue. For more information, call 609-296-1345.
St. Theresa Parish, Little Egg Harbor, prays the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows and Divine Mercy Chaplet on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. in the church and Fridays at 3 p.m. in the Daily Chapel.
Visitation Parish St. Vincent De Paul Society, Brick, hosts the “Blessings of Love Sandwich Project.” Every Tuesday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. in the parish hall, junior Vincentians and Mini-Vinnies gather with family, friends and neighbors to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the homeless. Persons wishing to donate items can ship to the Society at 730 Lynnwood Ave., Brick, N.J. 08723.
All parishes and schools are welcome to submit their events to Monitor-News@dioceseoftrenton.org.